Wharton County Office of Emergency Management

08/10/2026

Please remember the school buses are back out in force and safety of these kids is a priority !
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08/10/2026

We need some rain but it's looking slim. May have a great week and weekend. Our KBDI is on the rise and sitting at 440. Stay hydrated and get them kids ready for start of school this week.

08/04/2026

Get out there today and have some fun. Please stay hydrated.

Goodmorning everyone! Tomorrow is our Big back to School event We have our list of
Dunking booth participants revealed now!

5:30-6:00 Fire Chief Hector Hernandez
6:00-6:30 EMS Director Christy Gonzales
6:30-7:00 Serving Member, 26 Years of service Oscar Del Bosque
7:00-7:30 Code Enforcement - Claudia Velasquez
7:30-8:00 Newest Rookie Member - James Arrington
8:00-8:30 Ryan Salazar

Come out at the time slots above to dunk your favorite person!

08/03/2026

Welcome to Texas Heat !

07/28/2026

I know there are a lot of people who have to work outside to pay the bills but please stay hydrated. It's hot but nothing new to Texas, stay safe out there.

07/27/2026

Sunny and Hot all the way into the weekend. Welcome to Summertime !

07/24/2026

Bye Bertha ! Thanks for the rain without the wind and now enjoy the sauna. It's Texas heat and you've got to love it or get out. Have a great weekend.

07/23/2026

Wharton County still should have no issues from the tropical storm. I've included the hour by hour forecast from the NWS and heat still the biggest issue but again we are in Texas.

07/22/2026

If your plans are to visit the coast please be aware.

07/22/2026

Update. Another change but still not a problem for Wharton County. May get some wind or rain. Bad news we're guaranteed to have another hot day.